Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,341 out of 12214
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  1. Winston_wolfe
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Brings everything good from the previous titles and takes it to another level.
  2. Detolito058
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    El juego me está encantado y eso que es el primero que preordeno, la verdad está muy entretenido y tienes muchas cosas que hacer , algunos de los jefes que llevo me están gustando El caballo es lo mejor Las armas están muy buenas
  3. MaxWestergaard
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Rings difficulty might not be for everybody, as often souls-borne games are. While people online are complaining about PC issues, 6 of my friends have not had any issues with the game so far. I just completed my first run on the PS5 with a full strength build, and can I just say wow… this game is amazing. This game has over 100 hours of content that don’t utilize recycled content atElden Rings difficulty might not be for everybody, as often souls-borne games are. While people online are complaining about PC issues, 6 of my friends have not had any issues with the game so far. I just completed my first run on the PS5 with a full strength build, and can I just say wow… this game is amazing. This game has over 100 hours of content that don’t utilize recycled content at all. Every single area has new designs, new enemies, and new loot. I don’t understand how people can complain about the graphics, I played the whole game on my TV and I was blown away with how good the game looked. FromSoftware has incorporated new mechanics into the game while keeping the style of the Dark Souls franchise, and even managed small changes to mechanics from old games that offered quality of life changes that just make your life just a tad bit easier. While I will say this game will be too hard for a casual gamer, if you put the time in and don’t get too frustrated when your back is against the wall(I mean to say after you’ve died 100 times to the same boss which happened to me with a couple of them) you will fall in love. Please show love to the creators of this game that spent 5 years of their life for your enjoyment to the this perfect creation, and feel free to take my review and spread it, as there are too many trolls online! Now to start NG+…… Expand
  4. Nightinegale
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    At first, I was skeptical about From Software adding an open world to this game but I have to say I am very happy that they did because there are so many meaningful rewards around every corner. Like, unique things to find that can be game-changing and a lot of it is optional or hidden. It is definitely one of the best games that From Soft has ever made.
  5. JOnasx
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    As others have said, the world feels a bit empty. The graphics/animations are meh, not something i'd expect on a AAA title on PS5. My biggest complaint with the game is how difficult it is. I'm not someone who has the time to master the intricacies of the rather awkward control systems. There should at least be a difficulty setting for those folks who just want to explore and see theAs others have said, the world feels a bit empty. The graphics/animations are meh, not something i'd expect on a AAA title on PS5. My biggest complaint with the game is how difficult it is. I'm not someone who has the time to master the intricacies of the rather awkward control systems. There should at least be a difficulty setting for those folks who just want to explore and see the world without literally dying every other encounter. Not everyone has hours a day and patience to try boss fights 30+ times until you figure things out.

    This game isn't accessible to normal gamers who just want to sit back and have some entertaining evenings on the couch to forget the stress of the day. I really don't get why there isn't a difficulty setting.    … Expand
  6. MiniFrezer
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mid............................................................................................................................… Expand
  7. TOTALGAME
    Feb 26, 2022
    7
    A maior vergonha da história dos vídeos games foi a "mídia especializada" atribuir nota 97 para um game com tantos problemas. Cadê as correções prometida pela FromSoftware? Um tapa na cara dos fanboys que aceitam qualquer coisa quem vem dessa desenvolvedora.
  8. Alejandrox
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Don't understand the people who's review bombing the game talking sh*th about the game. But guys don't let the inexperience this aswome masterpiece. If u like the dark souls franchise this will be ur game and also if u like Zelda breath of the wild this game is the perfect mix between this 2 games. The only thing that is bad in the game right now are the fps drops
  9. lemonspy01
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    C'est vraiment incroyable. On en prend plein la vue ! Les musiques sont géniales, l'ambiance du jeu est folle , les boss sont magnifiques et mémorable. On s'arrête toutes les minutes pour observer les paysages que le jeu nous propose.

    Ce que je reproche en revanche c'est les mouvements un peu "rigide" et le cheval qui n'est pas ultra maniable. Certaines touches sont compliquées à utiliser    C'est vraiment incroyable. On en prend plein la vue ! Les musiques sont géniales, l'ambiance du jeu est folle , les boss sont magnifiques et mémorable. On s'arrête toutes les minutes pour observer les paysages que le jeu nous propose.

    Ce que je reproche en revanche c'est les mouvements un peu "rigide" et le cheval qui n'est pas ultra maniable. Certaines touches sont compliquées à utiliser pour certaines actions    … Expand
  10. dogheist
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolutely industry changing game! I have been following it since they announced it and the very first time I saw development footage I already knew this was going to be a once in a lifetime game. the smooth combat from previous games combined with excellent pacing, gorgeous open world map and deep rpg elements.... I can't think of anything bad to say about this game, it is its own genreAbsolutely industry changing game! I have been following it since they announced it and the very first time I saw development footage I already knew this was going to be a once in a lifetime game. the smooth combat from previous games combined with excellent pacing, gorgeous open world map and deep rpg elements.... I can't think of anything bad to say about this game, it is its own genre and what the future of gaming looks like.… Expand
  11. wz2425
    Feb 26, 2022
    1
    clunky movement, input lag, unresponsive control, stupid hitboxes, and it gets 97 overral rating? game industry is dying
  12. FineKing
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, lots of content, and lots of fun! Always something to do regardless of progression.
  13. gq_foine
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! Literally we have to have two types of reviews. 0 - people who have never played and die all the time to cry and expecting it to be like Elder Scrolls. And the 9-10 are the people who love Dark Souls and we got everything we wanted..

    Literally 2 small gripes - Map should be in the bottom right hand corner. Some basic markers would be nice for side quests. I don't    Masterpiece! Literally we have to have two types of reviews. 0 - people who have never played and die all the time to cry and expecting it to be like Elder Scrolls. And the 9-10 are the people who love Dark Souls and we got everything we wanted..

    Literally 2 small gripes - Map should be in the bottom right hand corner. Some basic markers would be nice for side quests. I don't mind it but it would be more convenient..    … Expand
  14. Lukeszen
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    I am having a great time. The game runs well on ps5, looks excellent, and the boss fights are incredible. Exploration is rewarding and enemy’s are fun to fight
  15. Hotdog100
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    O melhor jogo de todos os tempos. Exploração. Segredos. Armas lendárias. Lutas épicas. PVP. Cooperativo.
  16. Tclare
    Feb 26, 2022
    6
    Certainly a good game, but performance should be better, even though it’s easy to over look whilst playing, and enjoying the story, gameplay and exploration. Certainly not a masterpiece, but a good game non the less
  17. Samyar91
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Well…after many years..now we can play Souls game like they meant to be from the start..you’re gonna get shocked when you play this game..like how strange and artistic this game is..surreal and a gift from another world
  18. Super_xxx23
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    It’s a great experience in the 5 hours I’ve played. The only issue is the optimization.
  19. edgyusername
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Wasn’t sure if I’d see the point of this game being open world at first but I’m quite enjoying this on PS5, especially since the PlayStation version is far better optimized than the Xbox Series X and PC versions. PS5 has the fastest loading, highest frame rate, and most optimized experience in general.
  20. Gizzy86
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Best from soft game ever!! no problems on my ps5 with this game!! I recomend this game to everybody that likes a challenge!! For all these teenage revieuw bombers they dont now nothing about quality go play some call of duty!
  21. bangoho
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    ---------God game--------
    Dark Souls 3 + Zelda: Breath of Wild = Elden Ring
  22. Lohs
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Games amazing. Yes it has frame drops every 2-3 hours for 1s and the pc versions running even worse but were talking about the ps5 version here. The world, gameplay and bosses are the best in the industry. Also there are so many secrets and things to figure out. Most peapol here most likely havent played the game for that long and the issues here are less than almist any other game thatGames amazing. Yes it has frame drops every 2-3 hours for 1s and the pc versions running even worse but were talking about the ps5 version here. The world, gameplay and bosses are the best in the industry. Also there are so many secrets and things to figure out. Most peapol here most likely havent played the game for that long and the issues here are less than almist any other game that has come out these year. Would post something more concrete but the negative reviews on here are just a big meme.… Expand
  23. alejdark
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Excelente videojuego, from software tomo todo lo que aprendio todos estos años y lo puso en elden ring, sin sera un juego del cual se hablara por muchos años.
  24. EddieMax
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I loved this game. Congratulations to From Software for making this masterpiece, it's magnificent.
  25. EldenRingEzWin
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    All those salty haters are my joy,Elden Ring will be the GOTY this year,no hate pepeboys
  26. Brady64
    Feb 26, 2022
    4
    Not a bad game but not a great one either it's full of performance issues and bugs makes it impossible to track down subquest and it plays just like any other souls game in the past 10 years gaming media way over hyping this game
  27. LCFRxBRSRK
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Идеальная игра. Проблемы лишь в оптимизации да и только.
  28. Slashgr86
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    OK I'll try to be honest here. I have to say that this game is the BEST I've seen in years... It's massive its combat is great its rewarding and honestly is addictive. I don't get how ppl rate this badly, maybe it's not for every1 idk... Only bad thing is that after playing and finishing this every other game is gonna feel like pacman. 10/10 for me!
  29. Klip97
    Feb 26, 2022
    4
    Horribly optimized...its time for us gamers to demand finish games in launch day
  30. WhiteDragem
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    No spoiler; review by an IT veteran, who has been playing hardcore RPGs since the eighties (pretty much all we had ‘back then’).

    Important: I am NOT a fan of the ‘SoulsBorne’ style games. When Demon Souls was the PS5 launch title to ‘endure’, I put A LOT of time into that game. and ‘I loved it!’. We could argue some notion of ‘stockholm syndrome’, but this wasn’t the case… The    No spoiler; review by an IT veteran, who has been playing hardcore RPGs since the eighties (pretty much all we had ‘back then’).

    Important: I am NOT a fan of the ‘SoulsBorne’ style games.

    When Demon Souls was the PS5 launch title to ‘endure’, I put A LOT of time into that game.
    and ‘I loved it!’.
    We could argue some notion of ‘stockholm syndrome’, but this wasn’t the case…
    The game showed that the project had been a labour of love, with design elements that had been clearly thought about for a ‘very long time’. Everything from level layout to world interaction and ‘gradual introduction’ of certain mechanics and gameplay aspects; this was, quite simply, RPG gaming perfection.
    Truly it was the best action “D&D” game ever built (and yes, I played Dark Horizon on consoles etc)..
    The amount of times I wanted to get my players handbooks down from the shelf (and actually did!) to check certain ‘rules’, this game had VERY DEEP RPG mechanics and didn’t spell ANY OF THEM out to the players.
    Demon Souls was a game that rewarded learning the world, learning the lore, and learning the underlying game play mechanics. (like just about no other RPG has made us do, sans one title in the nineties by Microprose, or a modern ‘built for the masses’ RPG like Divinity:OS.. which isn’t an ‘arcade’ fun factor game.. ).

    If Demon Souls was the perfect ‘action’ version of an RPG, like in ways that Dungeon Master (1980s) had over Might and Magic (turn based), when this genre started to benefit from the ‘power of computing’; Demon Souls took it to the next level.
    The lack of ‘hand holding’ was what many gamers probably craved, and few titles would risk their huge investment to deliver to a ‘niche’ market.
    My only gripe with Demon Souls was ‘one of love’; quite simply - I prefer open world games (when done right).. Now, from a story telling perspective, a linear game has clear advantages, and generally proves a ‘tighter experience for that’, but Demon Souls could only have been improved with potentially ‘more interaction’ (NPCs) and a freedom to just ‘live the world’.

    So, what happens when the designer of Demon Souls gets to build an open world variant?
    Gaming perfection! (for a niche group!!)

    Just like Returnal was the perfect Rogue game (done with a big budget, and pushing ‘cutting edge hardware’), Elden Ring is the perfect HARDCORE RPG game.

    Except it isn’t perfect:
    As someone who has been a professional playtester, who understands IT hardware and software intimately, and who optimises everything to within an inch of its’ life; Elden Ring is lacking what some might demand from a console title (locked framerate, and perfect frametime).
    Note I am playing this game from day one, and at the time of writing this there are a ‘few updates’ and ‘more inbound’ (with some niggles acknowledged by the team and the end users)..
    They did make some odd choices, like using the early z-cull nature of the PS5 customised video chip (that would naturally smash the Xbox platform for an open world title with vegetation in terms of framerates), and they opted to run the game at higher resolution than the competitor platform, likely so as to not get the ire of the Xbox crowd trying to hold on to the notion that their uncustomised (standard PC architecture parts) should somehow be a theoretical ‘improved performance’. (this just isn’t so, and is hard to pull off even for first party studios, even focusing on ‘just one platform’ -unless intentionally GIMPing (Get In Mediocre Performance) software by making design choices that will play poorly on the other companies hardware (we are seeing this a fair bit, and will see it a lot more in the future!!)); so the designers just upped the resolution so as to not have the ‘lesser system’ delivering vastly better framerates ALL THE TIME. (later patches will no doubt deliver a much better balance, and possibly ray tracing and a smooth 30 fps experience).
    We know the game can do smooth 60fps (ps4 pro version of the code on the PS5)
    So presently I will not hold back the score of a niche RPG due to performance niggles with an OPEN WORLD RPG.

    Yes; Forza and Horizon Forbidden West both run ‘better’ (neophytes can argue); but the reality is those games are built by first party studios, knowing the capabilities of the hardware intimately, and have squeezed ‘suspension of disbelief’ to pefection. HZD uses 6 time of day cycles to save CPU render budget, vs the realtime lighting in this game..
    Destructable objects are heavy hitters and is why killzone Mercenary on a 5 watt PSita looks ‘like’ battlefield on a high end PC. (easier to do, suspends disbelief)

    This game pushes (niche/hardcore) RPGs forward and is a high watermark for gameplay and immersive world ‘fun’    … Expand
  31. Dany8
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Un Soul de mundo abierto, frío, seco, difícil donde hay que ser el mejor para vencer a tu enemigo
  32. Fuego_
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have played. Don’t listen to all the stupid people talking trash about this game.
  33. Timenick
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is by far the best Open World Game you can play on PS5. No generic objectives. Everything is hand-crafted and there is unique stuff to discover everywhere. The landscape is far and diverse and has great verticality.

    The gameplay is similar to Dark Souls 3 with lots of additional features like jumping, horse riding, stamina breaking, crafting, sewing, and destructible environments    This is by far the best Open World Game you can play on PS5. No generic objectives. Everything is hand-crafted and there is unique stuff to discover everywhere. The landscape is far and diverse and has great verticality.

    The gameplay is similar to Dark Souls 3 with lots of additional features like jumping, horse riding, stamina breaking, crafting, sewing, and destructible environments for the many open world boss fights against giant enemies. Customization is great and derpy as you expect in a Fromsoftware game. The enemies are epic and horrifying with very interesting and creative looks and designs. It´s very challenging but you can always choose to further explore the open world than being stuck on a boss for hours.

    There isn´t much story, it is the same obscure apocalyptic lore puzzle like in Dark Souls but the few npc quests are memorable and rewarding. Sound design and music are top notch.

    The game runs at stable 60fps in performance mode with very few frame drops. Graphics aren´t as good as some PS5 exclusives but the art style and design of the open world and the enemies make more than up for that.

    Overall a great game and the closest open world to Zelda BotW in terms of diversity and open world design. 10/10    … Expand
  34. Iranon666
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    Un Dark Souls 4 en toda regla. Con más libertad de movimiento, pero el mismo juego de siempre, con lo bueno y lo malo que ya conocemos. Muy pobre a nivel gráfico y técnico, tiene bajadas de fps. Si no luciese tan mal le daría más nota, pero no puedo pasar por alto lo mediocre que es visualmente y lo tosco de sus mecánicas. Gran juego, pero sobrevalorado.
  35. SolidEyad
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    There is no easy mode. This forces the player to a certain mode. It is better to choose the players on the difficulty levels. Easy, normal, hard.
  36. robraymondlee
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Vast, beautiful open world, lots to explore and see, great character and boss designs.
  37. emilepelletier
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Amazing game. What you expect from FromSoftware in terms of challenge and world design. The graphics are not the best you can find out there but at the same time they’re not straight from 2010 or early PS3 like the ridiculous haters claim… come on.
  38. tithonus
    Feb 26, 2022
    6
    Elden Ring is a good game, but... The game has a big optimization problem. Looks like it's from 2017 on the graphisc. Musics bad. You should be ashamed of bluepoint. If we leave this aside there's a lot of sloppy work in the game. They enlarged a normal enemy in sekiro, bloodborne and dark souls and added it to the game as a boss. The venues were the same. How many more times will you useElden Ring is a good game, but... The game has a big optimization problem. Looks like it's from 2017 on the graphisc. Musics bad. You should be ashamed of bluepoint. If we leave this aside there's a lot of sloppy work in the game. They enlarged a normal enemy in sekiro, bloodborne and dark souls and added it to the game as a boss. The venues were the same. How many more times will you use Anor Londo? Even the animations are the same. Also dualsense does not vibrate once. Aren't you ashamed to do this? I don't understand how they give 10 to this game. Did you get any money from the producers? Horizon F.W. 88 Elden Rind 97. Engrossing...… Expand
  39. EFOMA
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!
    10/10 I recommend it yo everyone And also for performance it works incredibly well,
  40. Gitpullorigin
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring, while retaining the spirit of Souls-like series, strongly reminds me of Morrowind. Not because of the open world, but because of the feeling of the unknown. When you see a monster - you have no idea how deadly it will be. When you see a place - you don't know what to expect and what you will find. When you explore the wilderness - you don't know whether it is a location forElden Ring, while retaining the spirit of Souls-like series, strongly reminds me of Morrowind. Not because of the open world, but because of the feeling of the unknown. When you see a monster - you have no idea how deadly it will be. When you see a place - you don't know what to expect and what you will find. When you explore the wilderness - you don't know whether it is a location for your level or whether you have gone somewhere you are not supposed to be. Everything seems dangerous. Everything seems exciting. Everything seems new.

    That aside, it is very much a FromSoftware game - hard, punishing, rewarding. In many aspects, it is very similar to the Dark Souls series with some interesting twists on it and a lot of quality of life improvements around the multiplayer experience (which worked from day 1, how cool is that?).

    Graphics... as many people rightfully complained, it is not something you would expect from a PS5 game and in some sense it is even losing to Dark Souls 3. But hey, this review is coming from a guy who plays lots of indie games and will gladly sacrifice graphics for a game which is fun to play, so that is not a concern for me personally.    … Expand
  41. FrameDropsGr
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. Nobody cares about a good looking game when it comes a masterpiece. Most best games in history don’t have good graphics… best movies in history are not 4K. And for those say that doesn’t have a story probably didn’t finish the game or didn’t know to read.
  42. StopWar
    Feb 26, 2022
    1
    Absolutely no developer should take inspiration from this game's design. Not Rockstar, not Ubisoft, nobody. This is awful and i rarely say that, because i'm not one of those losers who hates everything. But anyone who actually thinks that no quest log (AT ALL) and no markers on map is somehow revolutionary and good game design, can go to hell. Not to even mention awful graphics, unfairlyAbsolutely no developer should take inspiration from this game's design. Not Rockstar, not Ubisoft, nobody. This is awful and i rarely say that, because i'm not one of those losers who hates everything. But anyone who actually thinks that no quest log (AT ALL) and no markers on map is somehow revolutionary and good game design, can go to hell. Not to even mention awful graphics, unfairly balanced bosses and bad performance.… Expand
  43. JGamer91
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Es el mejor juego de from que e jugado estoy muy feliz, todo es perfecto la única falla es su rendimiento algunas bajas de fps pero se que lo resolverán, en cuanto a su diseño artístico es simplemente maravilloso.
  44. Rectape
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Das ist das beste Spiel was ich jemals gespielt habe die openworld ist beeindruckend, gameplay ist saftig und direkt , hitboxen großartig absolute empfehlung
  45. BUReauKRATOS
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I like it sooo much. This game is gigantic and interesting! Can't stop playing it
  46. leviathanarg
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    PS5. Performance mode at 60 fps, HDR and it seems to be dynamic 4K. Various sound options too. The presentation looks better than DS3 and worse than Demons souls remake by Blue point.
    The gameplay though is marvelous... dozen of bosses and minibosses, lots of thing to explore, beautiful mechanics, nice lote.
    Very commendable job by from software.
  47. jah_
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    I wouldn't give the game a "0" like so many others have, but I wouldn't give it a "10" either. It's a Dark Souls game, so it's super difficult and not really for a casual gamer such as myself that plays games to relax between, you know, having a life. If you're a hardcore Souls gamer, tho.. this is for you.
  48. F3sh1n0d4
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Maior obra prima da Fromsoftware, mundo massivo com muitos itens e segredos, dificuldade como sempre balanceada, diversos tipos de inimigos e builds, e os cenários mais lindos de todos os tempos em jogos da From
  49. Jimz
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Adding an open world to the dark souls concept made it even better. Had my doubts in how they were gonna make an open world work in this kind of game but they succeeded beyond my expectations. Really enjoyed the addition of mounted combat and faster, easier traversal through your mount that's able to double jump. Its dark souls in bigger better package which can't go wrong.

    Pretty sad    Adding an open world to the dark souls concept made it even better. Had my doubts in how they were gonna make an open world work in this kind of game but they succeeded beyond my expectations. Really enjoyed the addition of mounted combat and faster, easier traversal through your mount that's able to double jump. Its dark souls in bigger better package which can't go wrong.

    Pretty sad to see ppl who've heard about dark souls in the past give horrible reviews because they heard open world and expected GTA or Far Cry, complaining about trivial things they personally don't like or even about it being too similar to dark souls, even tho all From games work this way. Which of all could be seen in trailers way before release, so there's really no excuse. And i doubt the majority of them even bought the game.

    If you enjoy dark souls games or just punishing but fair games, i highly recommend this. But if you've tried any of the dark souls games in the past and didn't like them, then you'll probably won't like this one either    … Expand
  50. mounsi
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Un jeux extraordinaire, une Da impeccable, un open world comme on en avais jamais vue, un gameplay toujours aussi jouissif et des boss epic, l'un des meilleur jeux de tous les temps.
  51. BergN7
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    All software and game industry should hire more testers to avoid buggy mess on launches like this
  52. lawrencen
    Feb 26, 2022
    2
    This game seems over rated to me. I just got punked by all the game reviewers out there. Graphics are out dated for sure. The ability to learn how to play the game early on and know what to do enough so that you feel like you are making progress does not exist. The drops after spending an hour to clear an area sucks and I am left wondering why did I spend my time doing this. I am not having fun.
  53. Rafa04
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Beautiful open world, great side quests, good story, great boss fights, great combat
  54. Iggss
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    finally a game done well, I recommend it to everyone at least once, but you have to play for a few hours to realize the beauty and density of things to do. 10/10
  55. 5551raul
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Probably one of the best if not best game I have played of all time, really
  56. TheLastGameX
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The amount of review bombers giving this game negative review is hilariously sad, this game is absolutely phenomenal, with alot of interest points splattered all over it's open world, so much variety, ideas, polished content and refined and new mechanics, this isn't just "Dark souls", this is much more, with more accessibility and deep lore that i'm yet to fully connect, the game is huge,The amount of review bombers giving this game negative review is hilariously sad, this game is absolutely phenomenal, with alot of interest points splattered all over it's open world, so much variety, ideas, polished content and refined and new mechanics, this isn't just "Dark souls", this is much more, with more accessibility and deep lore that i'm yet to fully connect, the game is huge, and it shows all what Miyazaki and his team learned throughout their journey of game making, comparing FromSoft to Ubisoft or EA is the dumbest thing you can do, even if this was just "Dark souls", it's still a great game, because the souls formula is amazing, and if you don't like it, doesn't mean it's bad.

    Stop hating on good video games and go do something better with your life, or atleast try to be reasonable, wish by all these 0 reviews, I guess not.    … Expand
  57. condomsparty
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Потрясающая игра, будьте прокляты те, кто ставит 0/10, мелочевке истерички, обиженки и прочий сброд.
  58. TheGrouch
    Feb 26, 2022
    7
    Good game and enjoy the open world. Not a huge soils fan as I don’t enjoy dying endlessly. I play games to have fun and I didn’t find souls games fun. The first few hours of this game are good. The bosses are just as difficult as souls games though and require multiple tries for some of them. The one good thing is you can just leave a boss fight and go do other things. Great explorationGood game and enjoy the open world. Not a huge soils fan as I don’t enjoy dying endlessly. I play games to have fun and I didn’t find souls games fun. The first few hours of this game are good. The bosses are just as difficult as souls games though and require multiple tries for some of them. The one good thing is you can just leave a boss fight and go do other things. Great exploration and I’m sure I’m missing a ton of things. The combat is a bit clunky. Overall not necessarily my game of the year but I am enjoying parts of it. Prefer horizon though.… Expand
  59. Elderothmane
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I was shocked how this have mixed ratings , it's a bloody masterpiece this game , please just spend 6 hours in it , and you will know how a great game this is , it's my best game of all time
  60. khorosho12
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    bad graphics awful controls stuttering monotonic
    reusing actions from past work
  61. Ashes98
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    An incredible open world experience! There's so much to explore and discover, with gorgeous visuals, brilliant environmental, level and art design, extremely creative enemy design with tight controls and fun and addictive gameplay.
  62. hhyfhdyfdhy
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A culmination of everything From Software has done up to this point. If you like their games, you'll love this. If you don't then avoid it. Gorgeous art style, skyboxes, vistas, fun enemy variety and a lot of nice exploration. Frame rate is really the only complaint.
  63. maxpj
    Feb 26, 2022
    3
    This game has nothing more compare to previous games why keep lying to ourselves?? After all these years is this what we got?
  64. Megacephalic
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game insane...But this game is harder than other souls games by the way
  65. EliteSamurai154
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Games very good, sometimes my frames drop a bit on Xbox one s. Everyone complaining is so critical about everything. Just play the game and any serious performance issues will probably get helped in a patch so shush.
  66. Ettepet
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Why did this game get so much praise? Mediocre graphics. Very repetitive gameplay, all centered about defeating bosses and dying a lot, in a vague, gloomy world. What is the fun of that? Unless you are an addict gamer, who likes combos and finding weaknesses in foes. There is very little else. GOTY? Bah. You would lose faith in your fellow human beings with some clearly betterWhy did this game get so much praise? Mediocre graphics. Very repetitive gameplay, all centered about defeating bosses and dying a lot, in a vague, gloomy world. What is the fun of that? Unless you are an addict gamer, who likes combos and finding weaknesses in foes. There is very little else. GOTY? Bah. You would lose faith in your fellow human beings with some clearly better games about. And yes, I bought this game, to see what the fuss is all about. And it is: Not a lot.… Expand
  67. Apex_Chief
    Feb 26, 2022
    4
    Not a terrible game, but simply put, the graphical fidelity and performance of this game is abysmal. Frame rate dips way too frequently for a game that is not graphically demanding. It is a shame that fromsoft continues to use the same outdated engine for their games. Sure dark souls was fun for a little bit but I’m honestly surprised how they can recreate dark souls so many times with noNot a terrible game, but simply put, the graphical fidelity and performance of this game is abysmal. Frame rate dips way too frequently for a game that is not graphically demanding. It is a shame that fromsoft continues to use the same outdated engine for their games. Sure dark souls was fun for a little bit but I’m honestly surprised how they can recreate dark souls so many times with no one seeming to care. The combat in elden ring is fine, but we’ve seen it one too many time IMO. However, the open world is not very well designed in terms of terrain and environmental diversity either. The AI is as bad as it’s always been and the animations still look outdated and janky despite playing fairly responsive. Bosses are cool occasionally but there’s nothing in this game to write home about. It’s all been done before and this game simply had too many issues to forgive. I have no idea why it is being rating as one the best games of all time, but to each their own I guess.… Expand
  68. cEeNiKc
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game makes time fly. It’s so immersive and beautiful in every way possible. This game is love.
  69. SajadKaismugg
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent The game, but if it was a little higher, it would be the best game of the year… Expand
  70. Hovo1996
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Incomparable masterpiece, relaxing and more fun to play
  71. EmiyaKiritsugu0
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is hands down the best game fromsoftware has delivered. The world is massive but by no means boring. So many things to explore, bosses to kill, builds to make DAMN we even got a sort of puzzle in the game. The variety of the enemies across the lands between is impressive, so many different enemies. Elden ring offers everything the souls game offered and more. The worldElden ring is hands down the best game fromsoftware has delivered. The world is massive but by no means boring. So many things to explore, bosses to kill, builds to make DAMN we even got a sort of puzzle in the game. The variety of the enemies across the lands between is impressive, so many different enemies. Elden ring offers everything the souls game offered and more. The world exploration is really fun because of the horse we now have. The bosses are all of amazing quality and they are accompanied by the amazing soundtrack Yuka Kitamura is famous for. The game is hard but not unfair and it gives the players so many ways to approach a battle or even flee from one. Have 0 issues with the ps5 version. Overall it exceeded my expectations, this game will make history.… Expand
  72. Yujizenjiro
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Literally best from software game and best game in recent years, is just a masterpiece, if you dont think it like that maybe learn to play kid
  73. crisys
    Feb 26, 2022
    1
    boring empty world and literally no story. there is no codex or anything to keep track of stuff and it just looks like it was developed for ps3
  74. LongMuckDong
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Brilliant souls evolution, and the new subtle layers or accessibility are SO welcome: my fave souls and open world to date!!
  75. broodey
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    beautiful world , lack of boring dialogue , pushes you to adapt different strategies , huge variety of weapons and skills . it is a great game
  76. jin098
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. goodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgood… Expand
  77. ZonedLive
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Incredible game! Playing it on the PS5 and have come across a bug or two admittedly, but the experience is unparalleled! Yes, it is basically open world Dark Souls… but how is that a negative? Amazing gameplay, amazing world and amazing art direction. The sense of discovery and wonder is unmatched. If you are looking for a difficult, fun, fulfilling and engaging game; look no further!
  78. Superiorballz00
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing atmosphere and combat fromsoftware have don’t it again with one of their best games to date
  79. MultigamerX3
    Feb 26, 2022
    7
    Joguei algumas horas e parei, muito mal otimizado no PS5, quedas de frames entre outros bugs, assim que sair alguns patchs volto a jogar, nota 7 só pra aprenderem a lançar um jogo bem otimizado, já é hora dos estúdios parar de lançar games em fase beta.
  80. KovuJr
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best game of all my life, sorry Dark Souls 1, but your little brother won my heart.… Expand
  81. nhixz
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Dark souls but big map, good game
    They want me to type 75 more words so I’m just typing this cus they told me to type more yooo
  82. Elemr
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is game is perfect what a masterpiece a historical openworld game it is
  83. Dewelwield
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Alright I making this review because it feels like this game is getting review bombed. I’ve been scrolling down the reviews and have seen plenty of 1 and 2 scores siting “bad graphics” “old gameplay” and “poor optimization”. Now while graphics are nothing special in the game, the art style if fantastic. There have been scenes in the game that actually made me use the capture button for theAlright I making this review because it feels like this game is getting review bombed. I’ve been scrolling down the reviews and have seen plenty of 1 and 2 scores siting “bad graphics” “old gameplay” and “poor optimization”. Now while graphics are nothing special in the game, the art style if fantastic. There have been scenes in the game that actually made me use the capture button for the first time in a single player game. (And I’ve played red dead) besides, since when have graphics or old animation been good enough grounds to give a game a 1.

    Now couple that with optimization problems and ok, you have a point… if there were actually any major issues. This is the ps5 version of the game, not the pc version. I’ve seen the pc version, and while not unplayable, it certainly could be better. But on ps5, the game runs phenomenal. I haven’t had a single frame drop or stutter at any point in roughly 15 hours, granted I am only at the beginning. But if it stays even remotely as consistent as it has into the late game, then I really don’t see any reason to complain. There has been pop in in the distance, but nothing that I could really say ruins the game. And finally, for the bad/dated gameplay…

    Git gud.

    Seriously though, this is a from soft game. You knew what you were getting into. If you have a problem with bosses being able to kill you in 2 hits, that’s fine. but please, stop giving these games a 1 because you can’t beat margit the fell. This is a hard game, we all know this, but it’s also the kind of game that if you continue trying, continue fighting, you will eventually persevere. That’s why we all play these games, and especially with Elden ring, you don’t even have to slam your head against the same boss over and over. If one fight is giving you trouble, go off the other way and fight something else. You aren’t limited on your options anymore, and that’s what makes this game stand out from the previous souls games. Yes, it plays like dark souls but open world. But did it really have to be anything else? The world design is like Zelda botw, but with far less empty space. And the combat is similar to ds3, but still different enough to stand on its own. And even if it was identical to ds3… that’s still dark souls 3 combat. That’s not a bad combat system to follow. Just please stop giving it a 1 because it’s not sekiro. Well in summary cause I know y’all just skipped straight to the end, this game really doesn’t deserve all the 1s it’s getting. And I just ask y’all giving it such low ratings to rate the game for what it is, not what you wanted it to be. It’s not sekiro, and it’s not a graphics tech demo, but it is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  84. IST
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Took me a while to adjust to this one, same as when I started Bloodborne....but once it clicked, it clicked hard. Feels like the perfect mix of DS1-3, BB, BotW and Skyrim for me.

    If you love exploration and souls combat....it's a 11/10 game.
  85. GG47340326
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    엘든링 역사상 최고게임 엘든링 개꿀잼 리뷰테러범X신들 개억까임 노진구 개뚱띠 게이 씹덕 페미 술집 아지메 X같은 리뷰테러범들
  86. Refnix
    Feb 26, 2022
    7
    To start this off, I am not a fan of the Soulsborne formula and if you feel the same way than this game most likely is not for you.

    After the overwhelmingly positive reviews of the media, with Elden Ring being called "Genre defining and a Masterpiece", I really wanted to give the game a chance and experience it for myself. First and foremost the only genre that it is defining is the    To start this off, I am not a fan of the Soulsborne formula and if you feel the same way than this game most likely is not for you.

    After the overwhelmingly positive reviews of the media, with Elden Ring being called "Genre defining and a Masterpiece", I really wanted to give the game a chance and experience it for myself.

    First and foremost the only genre that it is defining is the Soulsborne genre and I think they made a very good transition from an very linear game design to an open world game. So job well done. Soulsborne fans pretty much have to love it. That is also why I give it a 7.

    But thats actually it ... there is nothing new in here and nothing that it does better than other well known open world games ... actually it does many things worse. Feels at times really hollow, empty and slow. The graphics are ok, but really nothing to praise, the animations are also pretty okish but look like something from 5 - 10 years ago. Interaction with the world, as in plants that move when you run through them, is non existent ... they just clip through your body.

    Can't say much about the performance on my PC it ran well.

    So to cut this down -> you like Soulsborne games? Get it right now
    Soulsborne games are not your thing? -> maybe give it a try on steam and if you really don't like it ... refund it.    … Expand
  87. Seppoloni
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Dark Souls + Sekiro in a "Zelda: Breath of Wild" - like world. Ist pretty much perfect.
  88. Joemama6
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Patches boss fight baby!!!!!!! :)… Expand
  89. Kimo-
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    --Before I start, please forgive my bad English-- What a revaluation! this game dose a lot of things right but there is 1 thing that stood out the most to me, this game doesn't spoon-feed you the story or tell u where the dungeons are (where most of the cool stuff were) this game expects the player to care witch I extremely respect. it trust the players intelligence on wanting to explore--Before I start, please forgive my bad English-- What a revaluation! this game dose a lot of things right but there is 1 thing that stood out the most to me, this game doesn't spoon-feed you the story or tell u where the dungeons are (where most of the cool stuff were) this game expects the player to care witch I extremely respect. it trust the players intelligence on wanting to explore and find loot. this game is a revaluation and I suggest everyone plays it.… Expand
  90. xXOSMOSISXx
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game has some of the best atmosphere I've ever experienced. The story is amazing, the world is wonderfully crafted and the art direction is incredible. Gameplay and difficulty are incredibly rewarding and feel very "souls" like.
    The optimization is a little rough, so of course it's getting review bombed. My guess is is that these individuals are most likely baby rage mad at not being    This game has some of the best atmosphere I've ever experienced. The story is amazing, the world is wonderfully crafted and the art direction is incredible. Gameplay and difficulty are incredibly rewarding and feel very "souls" like.
    The optimization is a little rough, so of course it's getting review bombed. My guess is is that these individuals are most likely baby rage mad at not being able to beat the first boss, so they give up, quite the game and get emotional on the internet.    … Expand
  91. Danguapo
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games of this generation. Absolute masterpiece. Review bombers cope harder
  92. ericmonacelli
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    Great world building and lore. Immersive as anything but the lack of a mode to just explore the world will forever make these kinds of games a bummer. I want to see more but devoting time to “good gud” isn’t worth it.
  93. Falstrad
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best games from FS, an open world that is fantastic and an exquisite artistic desing. FS in high level. Well, nothing to say, i will go to play more.
  94. Enrorm
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    What a perfect game. In my personal opinion I think this is a historical openworld game
  95. Boy02
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    You too I can’t wait for the first one I want you too I don’t know if I want you too too want me too I just like that you know what you
  96. LuluAndLeia
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    10/10 masterpiece everything about it is ahead of the game its hard but beautiful and has this mysterious and creepy vibe that just makes it all feel so good. Game of the generation contender easily, the world of Elden ring just takes you in now go and become the Elden lord!
  97. Canavaro99
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A diferencia de los seres que jugaron con computadoras de chatarra y están chillando como cerdos en el matadero, mi juego corrió con facilidad, llevo poco más de 15 horas inmerso en un mundo único y me sorprende la profundidad de los juegos hoy en día.
    La jugabilidad es única y el combate está muy bien logrado.
    Posiblemente el goty de este año y uno de los mejores juegos que tendrá esta    A diferencia de los seres que jugaron con computadoras de chatarra y están chillando como cerdos en el matadero, mi juego corrió con facilidad, llevo poco más de 15 horas inmerso en un mundo único y me sorprende la profundidad de los juegos hoy en día.
    La jugabilidad es única y el combate está muy bien logrado.
    Posiblemente el goty de este año y uno de los mejores juegos que tendrá esta década.    … Expand
  98. Emrork
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    What an incredible game this is a wholesome openworld game I dont understand why some of the idiots are writing emotional review how could people without rational judgment write a review?
  99. StarLordIV
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    the best game the best from

    the best elden ring fantasy

    the best emotional lore

    best experience my lifeeeeee omg

    thanks
  100. sam14849
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Horrible open world experience. Feels like a more of a gta online grinding game, but without the possibilites to fun grinding stuff. Ur just exploring same old boring landscape u have seen in skyrim and dark souls, killing stuff along the way.
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    100
    Elden Ring is simply a game that the player naturally adapts to their own style of play. Challenging at times, vicious at others, but mostly incredibly fun. The enjoyable pace makes the hours of play pass by like water, and each path opens up a few more, only to come together again after a fair amount of exploration before the next big reveal. [Issue#318]
  2. Cubed3
    Jun 2, 2023
    90
    Elden Ring serves as a testament to open world video game design. There is a true sense of accomplishment once that rock-hard enemy has been slain and, something that compels a player to relentlessly do it over and over again until they succeed is truly rewarding. The world is humongous and an epitome of how exploration should be encouraged, by intriguing players to see what is over the hill. Elden Ring is an unmissable, must-play, gaming experience with surprises galore.
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  3. T3
    Aug 11, 2022
    80
    Elden Ring's engaging combat, mythology and dynamite orchestral soundtrack goes a long way to overshadow an aggressive open world that punishes exploration from the beaten path. Fans of the Souls genre are in for a treat, while newcomers will need to persist to reap the benefits.
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